Cristiano Ronaldo transfer news – next club odds: Newcastle trail Real Madrid as Portugal star ‘looks to leave Al Nassr’
NEWCASTLE are among the leading contenders to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
That’s the view of leading bookmakers Betfair, who have only former side Real Madrid ahead of the Toon in the betting to be Ronaldo’s next club.
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Reports in Spain suggest Ronaldo is already planning an exit from Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, despite only signing at the start of the year.
It’s also revealed that a shock return to Real Madrid is on the cards, with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez unhappy and eager for a return to Spain.
However, it’s thought an ambassadorial role would be offered by Madrid, with a return as a player not understood to be on the cards.
So that could open the door for Newcastle to make a move and sign the 38-year-old ahead of their European campaign next year.
Eddie Howe could have free reign to splash the cash this summer with the Toon close to sealing Champions League football, which Ronaldo hinted last year would be his dream to be involved in again.
Cristiano Ronaldo transfer odds
Next club odds from Betfair
Real Madrid: 11/8
Newcastle: 9/4
Not to sign or agree with any other club: 9/4
Sporting Lisbon: 6/1
Any MLS club: 7/1
Paris St-G: 12/1
Manchester United: 22/1
Chelsea: 33/1
Arsenal: 40/1
Any Chinese Super League club: 40/1
Liverpool: 80/1
Atletico Madrid: 100/1
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Newcastle sit in third spot at present, nine points clear of Liverpool in fifth with both sides having just five games remaining.
The Tyneside club were strongly linked with a move for Ronaldo after his stunning exit from Manchester United prior to the Qatar World Cup.
They’re currently 9/4 second favourites, behind Madrid at 11/8.
It’s also 9/4 that he doesn’t sign for another club this summer, with another return to a former club in Sporting at 6/1.
A move to any side in the MLS is at 7s, while a sensational switch to PSG is then 12/1, with the Parisians poised to lose Lionel Messi this summer.
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Speaking of former sides, an incredible return to Manchester United is priced up at 22/1.
Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: “Real Madrid are the 11/8 favourites to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer amid reports the forward is looking to leave Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, despite only joining just before the New Year.
“Saudi-backed Newcastle are the 9/4 second-favourites to land Ronaldo, while boyhood club Sporting Lisbon are 6/1.
“The 38-year-old left Man United in controversial circumstances, and a second return to Old Trafford is 22/1.”
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